Thread: Achilles Desert Hawk X-MTs UPDATED

Just the names scares me!

Mind you I'm always interested in a 18" MT.

Name is a bit of a turnoff.....but for weekend use only I would be up for a set next time around.
Manufacturers website shows 265/60-18 is under development.....and no listing for the 285/60-18 mentioned in the link you gave us.
I have saved this site.....but will be probably 12 months away before I wear out my current offroad rubber.

Brett.....

Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

Name is a bit of a turnoff.....but for weekend use only I would be up for a set next time around.
Manufacturers website shows 265/60-18 is under development.....and no listing for the 285/60-18 mentioned in the link you gave us.
I have saved this site.....but will be probably 12 months away before I wear out my current offroad rubber.

Brett.....

Am in the same boat in that it'll be a while before I need to replace my 285/60-18 Zeon weekenders.

If some of the bigger brands don't come on board with a decent 18 inch MT by then I'm thinking I'll give these a go, if they actually exist.

Matt

Some of the Australian Achilles dealers (eg Tyres, Wheels, Rims, Brakes & Suspension: JAXQuickfit Tyres) are now advertising the Desert Hawk X-MT (extreme MT) as being available in 265/60R18. This would make it the only mud tyre in this size, which is a preferred size for the D3/D4/RRS.

Load rating is higher than the LR requirements, although a little low for a muddie (114Q). One of the Prado-owners groups are saying it's a very soft compound, so quick-wearing, but then so are most decent MT's. Some warranty concerns too, but is probably suitable for a weekend play tyre.

I've updated our tyre spreadsheet on the GOE site accordingly.

Cheers,

Gordon

Thanks Gordon, I was considering the Maxis Bighorn in 275/60 R18 but had read some less than favorable reports on them. What was your experience with them?

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Thanks Gordon, I was considering the Maxis Bighorn in 275/60 R18 but had read some less than favorable reports on them. What was your experience with them?

AFAIK, they're not made in that size? 275/65R18 is the smallest available. Tramline a lot, poor on wet roads and noisy. Fair bit of plastic cutting/re-positioning required, and doesn't fit in the spare wheel well. Great mud performance though.

Cheers,

Gordon

They exist now

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Baz.